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ARTICLE · 02 APRIL 2013

Singapore – Latest Developments In Employment Law

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Thomas Choo, Senior Associate and employment law expert based in Clasis LLC’s office summarises the review currently underway in relation to Singapore employment law and outlines some changes which have made it more difficult for foreign workers to work in Singapore.

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Thomas Choo, Senior Associate and employment law expert based in Clasis LLC’s office summarises the review currently underway in relation to Singapore employment law and outlines some changes which have made it more difficult for foreign workers to work in Singapore.

Future reforms for better protection of workers

Singapore’s main labour law, the Employment Act, is currently up for review. The last review was in 2008.

The Employment Act generally covers every employee (regardless of nationality) who is under a contract of service with an employer, except:

  • Any person employed in a managerial or executive position

  • Any seaman

  • Any domestic worker

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